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Trump says he will block aid for USPS if it doesn't hike prices
The president said the postal agency should quadruple its package delivery prices and said he will stop congressionally approved funding.
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Officials counter Trump’s suggestion that heat, light and disinfectants could be coronavirus treatments
COVID-19 3 hours ago
After White House officials shared findings on the effects of sunlight and common cleaning supplies on the coronavirus, the president suggested heat, light and disinfectant be looked into as possible treatments. Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said she hadn’t heard of light or heat being used as a treatment. Other experts and officials have warned against using disinfectants as a treatment method.
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A COVID-19 Antibody Study Had A "Concerning" Recruitment Email
An email sent to a Silicon Valley middle school’s private listserv tried to recruit families for a Stanford professor's antibody study, promising “peace of mind” about their immunity to the coronavirus.
New poll shows a hidden danger for Trump: double haters
NBC News shared data with Joshua Green from the poll on voters who had negative opinions of both Trump and Biden: the new double haters. These voters were clear in their preference. Biden was winning them 60 percent to 10 percent.
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Trump says he was being 'sarcastic' when he made disinfectant comments
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After White House officials shared findings on the effects of sunlight and common cleaning supplies on the coronavirus, the president suggested heat, light and disinfectant be looked into as possible treatments in a press conference on Thursday. The CDC and FDA have since warned against using disinfectants as a treatment method. On Friday, Trump said he was "asking a question sarcastically to reporters" during the press conference.
What to do with a million kegs of stranded beer...
The coronavirus pandemic left unused beer in stadiums, concert halls, restaurants and bars. Now brewers and distributors facing sizable losses have to figure out what to do with it all.
Georgia moves ahead with plan to allow non-essential businesses to reopen with restrictions
COVID-19 4 hours ago
The US is watching as Georgia reopens some hair salons, bowling alleys, nail salons, churches and more.
Bieber, Billie, Blackpink, Ari and more release face masks for charity
Artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Blackpink and 5SOS have come together to release a line of face masks, with 100% of the proceeds going to MusiCares.
Lysol and Dettol manufacturer tells customers not to inject disinfectants as possible treatment for COVID-19
COVID-19 This morning
Reckitt Benckiser, the British company that makes Lysol and Dettol, issued a press release on Friday urging its customers not to consume or inject its cleaning products after President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of injecting disinfectants as a treatment for COVID-19.
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Wuhan was the fentanyl capital of the world. Then coronavirus hit
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many industries, both legal and illicit. Production of fentanyl, which relies on chemical ingredients sourced mainly from Wuhan, China, has been particularly hard hit.
Politico reports Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China
Politics This morning
The story says that the debt is from one of the US president's New York City buildings, which was refinanced by his real estate partner in 2012. The loan matures in 2022.
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Mark Ruffalo's tribute to '13 Going on 30' has fans feeling nostalgic
Because we could all use a dose of '90s candy and choreography right now.
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The coronavirus stimulus has $174 billion in tax breaks for the rich
Wealthy individuals and big companies are poised for tax windfalls worth $174 billion under the coronavirus stimulus package enacted last month.
The best moment in 'Spirited Away' is a scene where nothing happens
Hayao Miyazaki is regarded as one of the greatest animators of our time. A six-minute sequence in "Spirited Away" where nothing happens may reveal the secret behind Studio Ghibli's magical films.
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Cowboys confirm the death of Dak Prescott's older brother Jace
In memoriam Last night
Statement from the Cowboys: "It's with great sadness and support we share the news of the passing of Jace Prescott today. The loss of Tad and Dak’s brother is devastating. At this incredibly difficult time, the Prescott family asks only for prayers and to respect their privacy."
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Maryland warns against ingesting disinfectants after calls to hotline
After a barrage of calls to its hotline, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency on Friday warned residents not to use disinfectant products to treat the coronavirus.
Why it’s so hard to order groceries online right now
The answer: a complex snarl of bureaucracy, lack of investment, outdated systems, and antiquated store designs.
Someone check on Aaron Rodgers now that the Packers used a first-rounder to draft a QB
NFL Draft Last night
The heir to the Green Bay's quarterback throne may have been crowned sooner than later when the Packers traded up to land Jordan Love, despite a need for skill position players to surround their current quarterback with.
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Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury really had to show everyone up, huh?
NFL Draft Last night
Not all remote draft pads are created equal.
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US Navy leaders call on defense secretary to reinstate Capt. Brett Crozier
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Several Navy officials have recommended the reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier, who commanded the USS Roosevelt until his firing on April 2 due to a letter he penned that requested support for his COVID-19-infected ship. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is reviewing a report on the matter and will meet with Navy officials again before announcing a decision.